A here we go!

I arrived in Playa del Carmen around 6 o´clock yesterday evening. After two flights, a bus ride, and a two hour time difference, I was exhausted. I checked into my hostel, which is actually quite nice. The couple that owns it are really sweet and they even have a cat! After doing some SCUBA review, and taking two cold showers, I decided to go to sleep.

This morning when I woke up it was the perfect temperature. Not too hot, and definitely not cold. The sun was shining and I new it was going to be a great day! I had a light breakfast in the foyer, did some more review, and chilled out. Today I completed my first saltwater dive. And my second. It was incredible. I was nervous at first, but gradually felt more and more comfortable as time went on. The reef is gorgeous. The fish are gorgeous. The coral are gorgeous. Everything was beautiful. And I can´t believe I´m here right now. The conditions were great to dive in, too. The water was warm (I was in a shortee!), mild to no waves, and a small current. I couldn´t have asked for a better first (and second) dive! Although, I did have a minor encounter with some firal coral. BUT, I did get to see a four foot Eagle ray. That was definitely the highlight of my dive.

After I got back, I met with another GVI intern and we explored and got some dinner. Not the best dinner, probably the blandest Mexican food out there. But oh well, I was hungry. We met a couple more people on the trip as well, things are really beginning to feel real!

No pictures yet, but hopefully soon! Tomorrow is my last dive for my cert and then we leave on friday! aka my birthday. I won´t have internet, till who knows when. But hopefully next weekend I´ll have another blog about my crazy adventures!!